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[STEMO]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010245371275

[Nick W]

the wheels are hideous.

[dave the builder]

I'm really not comfortable driving SUV and people carrier type things, that's me, BUT..
have a decent test drive and spend some time in it ,though i note on another thread you had a Zafira
the out in-laws have a Fraud Kuga and love it , no accounting for taste 

[STEMO]

I'm really not comfortable driving SUV and people carrier type things, that's me, BUT..
have a decent test drive and spend some time in it ,though i note on another thread you had a Zafira
the out in-laws have a Fraud Kuga and love it , no accounting for taste 

I think this and a zafira b would be chalk and cheese.

[omegod]

Christ Steve that's a proper miserable looking thing

[amba]

Well I quite like that but at the rough side of 14k could never see me spending that on any "means of transport" but thats just my

Agree with NickW though wheels are abit chav

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

the thing are hideous.

I completely agree. 

NEXT. 

[STEMO]

Christ Steve that's a proper miserable looking thing

I quite like the look of it, but each to their own 
Quite a hefty chunk off new and it's pretty well specced (for something to throw the dog in ).
I wasn't expecting a ringing endorsement, just wondered if anyone had heard anything good/bad. I suppose it can't be that much different to wifey's astra k, that's diesel/auto with the 1.6 engine.
They are quite big in the flesh and I could do with something a bit higher off the ground for my old body.

[YZ250]

I may be wrong but I believe Ms Zoom's daughter has one. She may have an opinion on it if she sees this thread.

[ronnyd]

The pics are quite poor quality. The one of the load space looks like the entrance to the black hole of Calcutta. Or should that be Kolkata.  As for the car, they all look the same now, just change the badge. 

[STEMO]

I may be wrong but I believe Ms Zoom's daughter has one. She may have an opinion on it if she sees this thread.

Hmmmm.......young female.......hmmmmm   

[STEMO]

The pics are quite poor quality. The one of the load space looks like the entrance to the black hole of Calcutta. Or should that be Kolkata.  As for the car, they all look the same now, just change the badge. 

You're right, Ronny, only subtle differences. I like the price, seems very reasonable for the age/mileage.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Ugly as f*uck.
Expensive.
Offensive colour
Runs on derv.


Some people never learn.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The whippet will never forgive you.

[Rangie]

As someone said previously they all look alike now, very similar in looks to Hyundai in my opinion & certainly those wheels would be a bugger to keep clean, overall a modern vehicle for a reasonable price.

[Doctor Gollum]

https://www.usedcars.peugeot.co.uk/buy-used-car/peugeot-3008-15-bluehdi-active-eat-ss-5dr-hertfordshire-letchworth-174376

May as well save a couple of grand...

[STEMO]

Ugly as f*uck.
Expensive.
Offensive colour
Runs on derv.


Some people never learn.

I always discount your opinion 

[STEMO]

https://www.usedcars.peugeot.co.uk/buy-used-car/peugeot-3008-15-bluehdi-active-eat-ss-5dr-hertfordshire-letchworth-174376

May as well save a couple of grand...

Save a couple of grand on one that's 3 grand more expensive.

[Doctor Gollum]

Oops, it is a year newer though

[STEMO]

Oops, it is a year newer though

Don't like it, too boxy.

[dave the builder]

Won't bending down to set up the ramps so the dog can get in ,or picking the dog up ,defeat any benefit of it being higher for your old bones to get in 

[Doctor Gollum]

Oops, it is a year newer though

Don't like it, too boxy.

Its the same car

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010315633239 betterer?

[STEMO]

Oops, it is a year newer though

Don't like it, too boxy.

Its the same car

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010315633239 betterer?

Too boxy, it doesn't look the same. Jeez 

[STEMO]

Oops, it is a year newer though

Don't like it, too boxy.

Its the same car

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010315633239 betterer?

No, too many miles. I asked for an opinion on a car that I found, not on others dotted around the country.

[Doctor Gollum]

It won't be any worse than the Orlando.

[STEMO]

It won't be any worse than the Orlando.

God you're a prick.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I like it and it'll suit you down to the ground Uncle STEMO. 

If you'd asked about alternatives I might have suggested a VW Toerag or a Hyundai Santa Fe, but you didn't! 

[biggriffin]

Father had one for a month, and liked it, easy to get in and out, lots of toys. Definitely easy to get in, for the older less agile person

[STEMO]

I like it and it'll suit you down to the ground Uncle STEMO. 

If you'd asked about alternatives I might have suggested a VW Toerag or a Hyundai Santa Fe, but you didn't! 

I like both of those but much more expensive, esp the VW.

[STEMO]

Father had one for a month, and liked it, easy to get in and out, lots of toys. Definitely easy to get in, for the older less agile person

What yer tryin to say, like? 

[dave the builder]

Father had one for a month, and liked it, easy to get in and out, lots of toys. Definitely easy to get in, for the older less agile person

What yer tryin to say, like? 

It'll be easier for your mum ,when you take her to bingo 

[ronnyd]

Guy up the road bought a Kuga. Now wishes he'd opted for a CR-V.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Guy up the road bought a Kuga. Now wishes he'd opted for a CR-V.

I expect Lord Opti has had the odd Kuga!                                                                     

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Guy up the road bought a Kuga. Now wishes he'd opted for a CR-V.

I expect Lord Opti has had the odd Kuga!                                                                     

Yeah......every man should have a cougar.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Let us face facts. Whatever assistance we offer the old boy he will still end up with something terminally dull running on derv.

[dave the builder]

Uncle Stemo doesn't need a big flash car to charm the pants off the ladies 
and he's a poor pensioner ,so tractor juice saves the pennies 

[STEMO]

Uncle Stemo doesn't need a big flash car to charm the pants off the ladies 
and he's a poor pensioner ,so tractor juice saves the pennies 

You can buy a decent car for what Opti pays in tax on the jag and the ancient Vauxhall.

[Marks DTM Calib]

100% french including the drivetrain, might even be thrown together by the British hating cheese eating surrender monkeys, certainly not comparable to the 1.6 CDTi you currently know 

[dave the builder]

Uncle Stemo doesn't need a big flash car to charm the pants off the ladies 
and he's a poor pensioner ,so tractor juice saves the pennies 

You can buy a decent car for what Opti pays in tax on the jag and the ancient Vauxhall.

nowt wrong with ancient Vauxhalls
oh wait  me passenger door lock motor is still bummed 
but i get in the driver's side ,so it can wait 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Uncle Stemo doesn't need a big flash car to charm the pants off the ladies 
and he's a poor pensioner ,so tractor juice saves the pennies 

You can buy a decent car for what Opti pays in tax on the jag and the ancient Vauxhall.

According to my DD both the Tata and mighty Signum cost £50.78 each month to tax.

Spare us a copper guvnor.....

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

100% french including the drivetrain, might even be thrown together by the British hating cheese eating surrender monkeys, certainly not comparable to the 1.6 CDTi you currently know 

Right.....that is all sorted then. Mark says it is utter crap, and he knows far more about cars than an elderly scouser of ill repute.

[STEMO]

100% french including the drivetrain, might even be thrown together by the British hating cheese eating surrender monkeys, certainly not comparable to the 1.6 CDTi you currently know 

Right.....that is all sorted then. Mark says it is utter crap, and he knows far more about cars than an elderly scouser of ill repute.

From Auto Express:

Those not put off by recent scaremongering will be well-served by the diesel, however. The 118bhp unit is one of the more refined offerings in this sector, staying subdued unless revved hard and producing a broad spread of power to ensure that you don’t need to do so. It’s flexible and happy to be driven about at very low revs, while a claimed combined economy figure of over 70mpg isn’t to be sniffed at 
Mark is right (of course) that it's a completely different unit to the one I have (165bhp), and I'll probably miss the extra horses. But it's a bus, so I wouldn't expect to be racing around in it.

[Doctor Gollum]

47bhp might not sound alot, but you will definitely feel it in the hills and with a load, especially if you get the 4x4 Grandland X.

[STEMO]

47bhp might not sound alot, but you will definitely feel it in the hills and with a load, especially if you get the 4x4 Grandland X.

But it's not a 4x4, is it? 

[Doctor Gollum]

The advert doesn't say one way or the other.

[STEMO]

The advert doesn't say one way or the other.

It doesn't say it isn't a Ferrari either, but I'm assuming it isn't 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

[STEMO]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

Keep the car and get some cream!

[STEMO]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

Keep the car and get some cream!

OOO I say, Mr DTM....you are forward 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

Thinking of spending £13000 (?) because your a bit bored with your car. 
Go down Halfords and buy some go faster stripes, seat covers and various other tat and send the rest of the dosh to me. I will make good use of it. Promise. 

[Nick W]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

Thinking of spending £13000 (?) because your a bit bored with your car. 
Go down Halfords and buy some go faster stripes, seat covers and various other tat and send the rest of the dosh to me. I will make good use of it. Promise. 

We could make it an OOF project and each send some piece of stuff to 'upgrade' his Astra. I'm sure many of us have plenty of junk left over from previous projects. I'll happily chip in 1/4litre of Ford Thistle purple paint which should look interesting with the dull green of the car

[johnnydog]

A Honda CRV and Hyundai Santa Fe have popped up as alternatives ...
My wife has a 65 plate Honda CRV  Ex 1.6 160  diesel auto - totally reliable, good performance, well kitted out, with plenty of toys and comfort.
I also have a 65 plate Hyundai Santa Fe Premium SE 2.2 diesel auto, which again is unbelievably reliable, very comfortable with even more toys, and is excellent at towing with plenty of torque and power.
Both within your price range (if comparing with that Grandland X).
Although I like the TV advert for the Grandland X, it wouldn't convince me to buy one.....

[STEMO]

Right, I've listened to what you all had to say, deleted the opinions that don't agree with mine and will make a decision over the weekend 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I bet he buys a baby killing derv.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

So you change your car more often than your underpants.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

Thinking of spending £13000 (?) because your a bit bored with your car. 
Go down Halfords and buy some go faster stripes, seat covers and various other tat and send the rest of the dosh to me. I will make good use of it. Promise. 

We could make it an OOF project and each send some piece of stuff to 'upgrade' his Astra. I'm sure many of us have plenty of junk left over from previous projects. I'll happily chip in 1/4litre of Ford Thistle purple paint which should look interesting with the dull green of the car

Ooooo secret Stemo shit santa

TB sending the air fresheners?

[Kevin Wood]

Whats wrong with the car you have ?

Nowt...three and a half year itch 

Thinking of spending £13000 (?) because your a bit bored with your car. 
Go down Halfords and buy some go faster stripes, seat covers and various other tat and send the rest of the dosh to me. I will make good use of it. Promise. 

We could make it an OOF project and each send some piece of stuff to 'upgrade' his Astra. I'm sure many of us have plenty of junk left over from previous projects. I'll happily chip in 1/4litre of Ford Thistle purple paint which should look interesting with the dull green of the car

Ooooo secret Stemo shit santa

TB sending the air fresheners?

I'm sure he's got a few spare "magic trees" in his garage - just in case he gets a fussy MOT tester...

[STEMO]

I took my car for a long drive to try and pick faults to justify chopping it in. Engine, fine. Gearbox, fine. Steering, suspension, fine, fine. Usability, more than fine. MPG, around 45. Do I actually like it? Yes.


Bollġcks.......it's got to stay 

Where do I buy the cream, Mark?

[STEMO]

While we're at it, wifey's idea of an A class this year. Her astra....unmarked (like new), 34,000 miles, FVSH, 12 months MOT, still paying service plan for another 12 months, also 12 month complete warranty from Vauxhall for £278 lasts till December 2021.
Hers is staying for another year, too.

[78bex]

Mobility scooter  they look awesome & you could train the whippet to run ahead 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Mobility scooter  they look awesome & you could train the whippet to run ahead 

 

[Keith ABS]

 A rebadged Poo go